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Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbles away the game despite otherwise elite performance

Giants rookie RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbles away the game despite otherwise elite performance in Week 10

It was a heartbreaking sight to witness in Munich during a ground and pound match between the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers. Both Chuba Hubbard and Tyrone Tracy Jr. were the features of their respective offenses and both took over the game when given the opportunity. Things seemed to be swinging the way of the Giants in overtime until their feature player made a costly mistake that ultimately lost New York the game.

This was a harsh reality check for the young rookie who has been a bit of a phenom for the Giants as of late, and while you hate to see it for a young player like him, it will be an opportunity to grow in the immediate future. Aside from that rather glaring mistake however, Tracy was a monster for the Giants, garnering 103 yards and a touchdown on just 18 carries. Tracy was clearly the best offensive player in the Giants’ arsenal and was the reason they even got to overtime in the first place.

Despite Tracy’s hiccup he will almost certainly maintain his status as the feature back for a desperate New York Giants team. With the offense searching for any answers, Tracy has been an absolute stud and bright spot given he was drafted in day 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Tracy will have a chance to make up for the error through the rest of the season as he looks to be one of the finalists for ‘Offensive Rookie of the Year’ if he can stay on course in this offense.

Giants impressed, pleased with 2024 NFL draft class

Despite their regular season struggles, the New York Giants have been both impressed and pleased with their 2024 NFL draft class.

The first 10 weeks of the New York Giants’ 2024 season are in the rearview mirror as they head into the bye. With a disappointing record of 2-8, there hasn’t been much that has gone right for Big Blue this year.

One of the few things that has been impressive is the team’s 2024 NFL draft class.

General manager Joe Schoen fielded questions from the media on Tuesday and talked about the early success of his most recent class.

“I like Tyler Nubin. He’s played well for us. He’s one of the only rookies playing 99 percent of the defensive playtime. He’s leading rookies in tackles. So, I’m excited about him,” Schoen said. “Tyrone Tracy, also leading rookies in terms of rushing. So, I’m excited about the young players that we have.

“The build’s tough. It hurts sometimes as you’re going through it. But, you got to go through it to get to the other side. I like the young foundation that we’ve put in place. Whether it’s (Brian) Burns, (Dexter Lawrence II) and Kayvon (Thibodeaux). There’s some pieces that are going to be in.”

Schoen then circled back around to his 2024 draft class.

“(Malik) Nabers, the rookies I talked about, Theo (Johnson). There’s some young pieces here in place in terms of the foundation that we’re going to continue to build on. Another year of free agency and another draft, we’re not far off. We’re not far off.”

At 2-8 in the third season of the Schoen-Brian Daboll regime, there are no guarantees that the general manager or head coach will be back.

However, Schoen’s 2024 draft class certainly has been impressive. He received criticism following the draft after being the only team not to draft an offensive or defensive lineman.

On offense, the Giants have the rookie rushing leader in Tracy and the rookie receiving yards leader in Nabers. Let’s not forget, Theo Johnson has seen an increased role in the offense as time has gone on. On the other side of the ball, Andru Phillips and Nubin have been noticeable in the secondary for the Giants.

With just three teams younger than the Giants at the start of the regular season, Schoen will continue to evaluate the roster in the final seven games. However, it does seem as though the 2024 draft class will go down as a win on his resume.

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Giants receive good news ahead of Sunday’s game vs. Commanders

Giants offense receives some good news before they play the Commanders.

The New York Giants released their final injury report Friday, and while they will be without their starting kicker and punter, they received good news.

Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy cleared concussion protocol and will play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday. Tracy suffered a concussion in New York’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before leaving the game, Tracy rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown against Pittsburgh’s stout defense.

Tracy took over as New York’s top running back in a Week 5 win at Seattle, where he rushed for 129 yards. In the last four games, Tracy has rushed for 347 yards and two touchdowns. A fifth-round pick in the 2024 NFL draft from Purdue, Tracy began his career at Iowa as a wide receiver. He transferred to Purdue before the 2022 season and later transitioned to running back.

The Commanders are 25th in run defense, so Tracy could be in store for a big game. Keep in mind that Devin Singletary rushed for 95 yards against Washington in Week 2. Tracy played in Week 2 but had just one carry for two yards.

Commanders vs. Giants injury report: Latest updates, news for Thursday

Three players sit out Thursday for Washington, while Giants rookie RB looks closer to playing.

The Washington Commanders continued preparations for their Week 9 rematch against the New York Giants on Thursday, with three players missing practice.

In positive injury news, rookie left tackle Brandon Coleman cleared concussion protocol and participated fully, while co-starter Cornelius Lucas remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

Clelin Ferrell’s knee injury continues to bother him, but he has played the last few games.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels remains limited but should be fine for Sunday after playing last week.

Here is the Commanders’ injury report for Thursday:

Did not participate: DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), LT Cornelius Lucas (ankle), LB Frankie Luvu (shin)

Limited participants: QB Jayden Daniels (rib), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), WR Olamide Zaccheaus (knee), C Tyler Biadasz (thumb)

Full participant: WR Terry McLaurin (ankle), LT Brandon Coleman (concussion)

Here is the Giants’ full injury report, which includes good news. Rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. advanced in his concussion protocol and is trending in the right direction.

“Trending in the right direction,” Daboll said, per Dan Benton of Giants Wire.

Did not participate: P Jamie Gillan (hamstring), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles)

Limited participants: RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), CB Cor’Dale Flott (groin), CB Tre Hawkins (groin), OL Jake Kubas (abdomen), OL John Michael Schmitz (calf), LB Ty Summers (ankle), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (ankle), OL Jon Runyan Jr. (foot)

Full participant: OL Jermaine Eluemunor (hip), LB Brian Burns (groin/biceps), LB Matthew Adams (knee), NT Dexter Lawrence (rest)

Commanders vs. Giants injury report: Latest updates, news for Wednesday

The first injury report for Week 9 is out. How is Jayden Daniels?

The Washington Commanders returned to the practice field Wednesday in preparation for their Week 9 rematch against the New York Giants. The Commanders defeated the Giants 21-18 back in Week 2.

Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday last week, was limited. Daniels played in Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears, throwing the Hail Mary to stun Chicago, which has the NFL world still buzzing.

The most concerning injury for Washington is left tackle Cornelius Lucas. Lucas injured his ankle in the second half of Sunday’s game. The good news is that his co-starter at left tackle, Brandon Coleman, practiced on a limited basis as he attempts to return from a concussion.

Here is Washington’s complete injury report for Wednesday:

Did not participate: TE Zach Ertz (NIR/rest), LT Cornelius Lucas (ankle), LB Frankie Luvu (shin)

Limited participants: QB Jayden Daniels (rib), LT Brandon Coleman (concussion), DE Clelin Ferrell (knee), RB Brian Robinson Jr. (hamstring), WR Olamide Zaccheaus (knee)

Full participant: WR Terry McLaurin (ankle)

Here is the Giants’ injury report for Wednesday:

Did not participate: RB Tyrone Tracy Jr. (concussion), NT Dexter Lawrence (rest), P Jamie Gillan (hamstring), OL Joshua Ezeudu (knee), WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles), WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette (ankle), LB Matthew Adams (knee)

Limited participant: LB Brian Burns (groin/biceps), CB Adoree’ Jackson (neck), OL Jermaine Eluemunor (hip), CB Cor’Dale Flott (groin), CB Tre Hawkins (groin), OL Jake Kubas (abdomen), OL John Michael Schmitz (calf), LB Ty Summers (ankle)

Full participant: None

Rookie surprise Tyrone Tracy Jr. dominates as lead back for the New York Giants

Rookie surprise Tyrone Tracy Jr. dominates as lead back for the New York Giants after being taken in the fifth round

After the departure of longtime New York Giants staple Saquon Barkley, there was heavy speculation on whether the team could even come close to replacing the level of production he provided. The Giants did bring in free agent Devin Singletary, who has been a nice piece, but the real surprise of the season has been 5th-round rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr., who is now clearly the starting back.

 

In an eventual loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tracy was far and away the best offensive player for the struggling Giants offense. On the night in primetime Tracy managed 145 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries, this left him with a staggering 7.2 yards per rush for the contest. Tracy looked explosive and agile, zipping through holes and forcing Pittsburgh to play up to the run. While Daniel Jones couldn’t quite cash in on the relief, it was still a fantastic night for the unexpected superstar.

Tracy looks very promising in his new role as the Giants top running back, and as the season moves on, he becomes a real threat to eclipse the century mark. Though the Giants are not a very good team for a number of reasons, the breakout of both Tracy and fellow rookie Malik Nabers leaves a lot of promise for the future in New York.

Fantasy Football: 10 running backs to target on the waiver wire

Isaac Guerendo and Tyrone Tracy highlight this week’s list of running backs to target on the fantasy football waiver wire.

The San Francisco 49ers are going into their bye this week, and there’s some hope that star running back Christian McCaffrey (Achilles) could be set to return in Week 10. Meanwhile, fellow Niners running back Jordan Mason is now nursing a reaggravated shoulder injury.

With McCaffrey’s status still uncertain and Mason injured, Isaac Guerendo is the top running back to target on the fantasy football waiver wire this week. Even if CMC returns after the bye, Guerendo could serve as the RB2 if Mason misses any time.

Elsewhere on the fantasy football waiver wire, Denver Broncos rookie Bo Nix (37%) is suddenly a hot target at quarterback, Cedric Tillman (16%) is turning heads at wide receiver and Taysom Hill (20%) is a popular streaming option at tight end.

Today, though, we’re focusing on the running back position. We’ve put together a quick list of ten running backs to consider on the fantasy football waiver wire this week.

Fantasy Football Running Back Waiver Wire Targets

1. RB Isaac Guerendo (4%): He’s on a bye this week, but Guerendo could be a crucial handcuff in the second half of the season and if CMC and Mason are ever sidelined, Guerendo is the next man up.

2. RB Tyrone Tracy (47%): Devin Singletary is back healthy, but Tracy remains the RB1 in New York. He dominated the team’s backfield touches on Monday Night Football with 20 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown. Tracy’s concussion status should be monitored, but he is a priority add off the waiver wire this week.

3. RB Tyler Allgeier (51%): Allgeier is sharing touches with Bijan Robinson. Allgeier got 12 carries on Sunday and Robinson got 13. Robinson (seven targets) is much more involved in the passing game, but Allgeier has standalone value as Atlanta’s RB2.

4. RB Braelon Allen (25%): The Jets are a mess, but Allen (12 carries) remains in the mix alongside Breece Hall (16 carries). He’s a potential flex play or an RB2 candidate in deep leagues. 

5. RB Khalil Herbert (5%): He was a healthy scratch on Sunday, but with the NFL’s trade deadline approaching, Herbert could get a fresh start soon. Herbert is worth stashing in case he lands on a RB-needy team.

6. RB Ray Davis (17%): James Cook is the guy in Buffalo, but Davis is an important handcuff with some standalone value.

7. RB Blake Corum (17%): Corum is another important handcuff behind Kyren Williams.

8. RB Trey Benson (17%): Completing the handcuff trio is Benson, who is an important stash behind James Conner, who has never played a full season.

9. RB Keaton Mitchell (4%): He returned to practice last week and could be on track to return to the active roster last week. Mitchell is worth stashing in deep leagues.

10. RB Kimani Vidal (7%): He’s mostly a handcuff behind J.K. Dobbins right now, but Vidal has made the most of his limited touches with the Chargers.

Bonus RBs: Tank Bigsby (69%), Bucky Irving (69%), Jaylen Warren (62%) and Jonathon Brooks (60%) are already rostered in most leagues, but double-check just to make sure they’re not still available in your league. 

Roster percentages for players listed in this article were sourced from ESPN. For more fantasy coverage, check out our fantasy football hub.

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Fantasy Football: 10 running backs to target on the waiver wire

Tyler Goodson and Ray Davis highlight this week’s list of running backs to target on the fantasy football waiver wire.

Several key injuries (and players returning from injuries) are shaking up the NFL — and fantasy football lineups — going into Week 8.

At quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa (27%) is expected to return after recovering from his concussion. In Cleveland, the Browns are expected to turn the offense over to Jameis Winston (1%) after losing Deshuan Watson to an Achilles injury. Drake Maye (14%) is also worth a look at QB.

At wide receiver, Jauan Jennings (46%) will be a popular target this week after the 49ers lost Brandon Aiyuk to a torn ACL. Elsewhere at the position, Romeo Doubs (37%) has turned heads with consecutive big games.

At tight end, Hunter Henry (28%) and Taysom Hill (21%) will be among the top targets to consider on the waiver wire ahead of Week 8.

Today, though, we’re focusing on the running back position. We’ve put together a quick list of ten running backs to consider on the fantasy football waiver wire this week.

Fantasy Football Running Back Waiver Wire Targets

1. RB Ray Davis (15%): Even with James Cook back in the lineup, Davis still got five carries and a target, turning those touches into 41 rushing yards and a touchdown and a one-yard reception. He won’t reach the end zone every week, but Davis offers flex value even when Cook is healthy.

2. RB Tyler Goodson (10%): It remains to be seen if Jonathan Taylor (ankle) will be able to return this week. In his absence on Sunday, it was Goodson, not Trey Sermon, who led the Colts’ backfield with 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.

3. RB Alexander Mattison (43%): Mattison dominated the Raiders’ backfield on Sunday with 26 touches that he turned into 123 yards.

4. RB Jaylen Warren (46%): Najee Harris is still the guy in Pittsburgh, but Warren got 12 carries and three targets in Week 7. He’s worth flex consideration in a shared backfield.

5. RB Tyrone Tracy (48%): Even with Devin Singletary back in the lineup, Tracy remained a key part of New York’s offense. Game flow didn’t allow for much rushing from the Giants, but Tracy got one more carry (six to five) and two more targets (three to one) than Singletary on Sunday.

6. RB Sean Tucker (11%): Rachaad White is back and Bucky Irving remains the RB1b, but there’s still a role for Tucker in the backfield. He got five carries and two targets on Monday.

7. RB Kendre Miller (8%): The Saints weren’t able to get anything going against Denver’s defense on TNF, but Miller got six carries (compared to Alvin Kamara’s seven) and three targets (compared to Kamara’s seven). Kamara is obviously still the star in New Orleans, but Miller might have some standalone value going forward.

8. RB D’Ernest Johnson (15%): Tank Bigsby (69%) is dominating right now, but there’s still a role for Johnson. He got nine carries and four targets this week.

9. RB Trey Benson (18%): Benson is a claim-and-stash option in case James Conner is ever unavailable this season.

10. RB Blake Corum (18%): Similar to Benson, Corum is a valuable handcuff behind Kyren Williams.

Bonus RBs: Nick Chubb (83%), Tank Bigsby (69%), Jonathon Brooks (60%), Bucky Irving (66%) and Tyler Allgeier (54%) are already rostered in most leagues, but double check just to make sure they’re not still available in your league. 

Roster percentages for players listed in this article were sourced from ESPN. For more fantasy coverage, check out our fantasy football hub.

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Fantasy Football waiver wire: 15 running backs to target in Week 7

Isaac Guerendo headlines this week’s list of running backs to target on the fantasy football waiver wire.

As we wait for tonight’s Monday Night Football showdown between the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets to wrap up Week 6, fantasy football managers are already considering their waiver wire options for next week.

The top option at wide receiver this week is Josh Downs (49%). Zach Ertz (54%) is a quality tight end option, and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (27%) will be eligible to return from injured reserve next week. 

Today, though, we’re focusing on running back. We’ve put together a quick list of 15 running backs to target on the fantasy football waiver wire ahead of Week 7. If you’re looking for reinforcements at RB, consider these options.

Fantasy Football Waiver Wire Running Backs

1. RB Isaac Guerendo (1%): Christian McCaffrey’s status remains murky and fellow running back Jordan Mason has an AC joint sprain. That could leave Guerendo as the next man up for the 49ers and he impressed on Thursday Night Football with 99 yards on 10 carries, including a 76-yard sprint to seal the game.

2. RB Tyler Allgeier (43%): He remains an important handcuff behind Bijan Robinson, and Allgeier has standalone value in Atlanta’s two-back offense. He got 18 carries and scored a touchdown on Sunday.

3. RB Tyrone Tracy (45%): Even if Devin Singletary returns from a groin injury this week, Tracy has played well enough to continue getting carries. Tracy turned 23 touches into 107 yards and a touchdown on Sunday.

4. RB Ty Chandler (34%): Coming out of the Vikings’ bye week, Aaron Jones has an uncertain status due to his hip injury. If Jones misses this week’s game, Chandler will be Minnesota’s top running back.

5. RB Tank Bigsby (44%): Travis Etienne is considered “week-to-week” with a hamstring injury, leaving Bigsby as Jacksonville’s RB1. D’Ernest Johnson (1%) is also worth a look in deep leagues after he got eight touches on Sunday.

6. RB Jaylen Wright (9%): De’Von Achane might be able to return from a concussion this week following Miami’s bye, but Wright should have a role going forward after rushing for 86 yards last week.

7. RB Alexander Mattison (36%): Mattison led Raiders running backs in carries (14), rushing yards (33), targets (five) and catches (five) on Sunday. His efficiency hasn’t been great, but Mattison scored on Sunday and he should remain fantasy-relevant thanks to his volume.

8. RB Sean Tucker (1%): The Bucs had a blowout win over the Saints on Sunday, so Tucker might not get 14 carries on a regular basis, but he’s worth a look after rushing for 136 yards and a touchdown.

9. RB Antonio Gibson (43%): Rhamondre Stevenson remains sidelined with a foot injury and Gibson led New England’s backfield in Week 6 with 13 carries and four targets.

10. RB Braelon Allen (37%): Allen is an important handcuff behind Breece Hall and he has standalone value in a shared backfield.

11. RB Audric Estime (1%): Javonte Williams lost a fumble and dropped a pass on Sunday while Estime led the team’s running backs with a 6.5 yards per carry average. Granted, that was on a very small sample size of two carries, but if Williams continues to struggle, Estime will likely get more work in the coming weeks.

12. RB Kimani Vidal (2%): The rookie rushed twice for 14 yards and hauled in two receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. Consider Vidal in deep leagues.

13. RB Trey Benson (20%): Benson doesn’t have much standalone value, but he’s an important handcuff behind James Conner, who has never played a full season.

14. RB Blake Corum (18%): Corum is another running back worth stashing behind Kyren Williams.

15. RB D’Onta Foreman (4%): Jerome Ford is dealing with a hamstring injury, which could lead to a bigger workload for Foreman.

Bonus: Nick Chubb (79%) and Jonathon Brooks (60%) are already rostered in most leagues, but double check just to make sure they’re not still available in your league. 

Roster percentages for players listed in this article were sourced from ESPN. For more fantasy coverage, check out our fantasy football hub.

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Giants fifth-round rookie has monster day in win over Seahawks

Giants fifth-round rookie Tyrone Tracy has monster day in win over Seahawks

One of the biggest question marks heading into the 2024 season for the New York Giants was how they were going to replace the running back position with the departure of the franchise player that was Saquon Barkley. While the Giants have mostly attacked the position with veteran free agent pick up Devin Singletary, on Sunday against the Seahawks a new player emerged at the position in fifth round rookie Tyrone Tracy Jr.

With Singletary out on the day with an injury the Giants turned to the rookie Tracy in hopes he could help fill the void at the running back position. Not only did Tracy fill that void, he ended up being a major reason New York walked away with the win. Tracy galloped for 129 yards on just 18 carries for an average of 7.2 yards per touch, showing a natural explosion that the Giants have been missing to this point in the season.

Tracy has shown he should be a staple within the running back rotation even when Singletary returns to action, and should Tracy to continue to perform at such a high level it’s not unreasonable to think he could end up the bell cow of this New York offense.